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Apr 1, 2012 3:01 PM

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Surprise, surprise - I had thought it would be pretty good, but that was really great. Beyond my expectations for sure. Who knows - it may prove to be one of the best series this season.

Also: Zidane.


Apr 1, 2012 4:19 PM

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Well I hope it will be great like this at the other episodes.
Apr 1, 2012 5:48 PM

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Fantastic. I'm glad I ended up giving this a try.

Lovable characters, awesome setting, just charming overall. Excited that this has 50 episodes. Looking forward to more, this is DEFINITELY a keeper.
Apr 1, 2012 6:14 PM
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Exceptional first episode, pretty much similar to PlanetES but even more down-to-earth and full of grown-up comedy. Exactly what I expected.

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Apr 1, 2012 6:18 PM

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I'm liking it so far. This show's pretty unique compared to most anime that gets released. I'm looking forward to the next episode.
Apr 1, 2012 6:44 PM

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Apr 1, 2012 7:07 PM

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Mutta actually said "Zidane" when he headbutted his boss lmbo ><
the panda on tv at dinner "Ah, I fell Waaa" that little part made me giggle
overall good ep. I'm reading the manga so i was really excited when I found out that an anime adaption would be made.
Apr 1, 2012 7:52 PM

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I wasn't expecting this! This was great! Can't wait for next week's episode!
ManInBlack said:
This show ruled!
bskbob said:
lol good start can't wait for more.
Vizi_Reality said:
Surprised. Just want to try, but it is interesting and surprisingly good. Funny and creative as well. Good beginning. Will watch more for sure
Miharu-Kun said:
I like it!

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Apr 1, 2012 8:24 PM

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Ajunky said:
Awesome first episode. I haven't read the manga either, but I'm really liking this. The setting, the characters, the narration, they are all interesting. Looks like it's going to be a great anime... well, let's hope at least.

Love it!
Apr 1, 2012 9:09 PM

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I have a feeling I'm going to love this show.

Got some Planetes vibe while watching this.
Apr 1, 2012 9:35 PM

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That was so much better than I was anticipating. I haven't read the manga, but I wasn't really interested because it didn't seem that appealing, story-wise and all.
But this may actually be my favourite show this season.

I know it's way too early to start making such predictions, but the story, music, art, and characters, especially Mutta, are just perfect. I loved the way the episode started and the Zidane headbutt. The narrative is great. I love the sense of humor. I can't remember the last time I actually laughed out loud during an episode. There were 1 or 2 times that I paused the episode because I was laughing so hard. I've never done that before.

Overall, great. I never rate episodes higher than 6 or so until a few episodes have been out and I can really evaluate them, but I give this an 8 so far. I really can't wait for the next one! ^^=
Apr 1, 2012 9:36 PM

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Beelzebub got replaced with this!? I rather have Hilda.


...But I'll probably still watch this.
Apr 1, 2012 9:50 PM

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wasn't expecting nothing from this anime, but this first episode was suprisingly good, completly changed my opinion. this anime can be great
5/5 for this first episode, lookin forward for the next episodes.
Apr 1, 2012 11:24 PM

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that was hilarious !

ZIDANE ! lol
Apr 1, 2012 11:48 PM

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hOMESTUCK said:



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Apr 2, 2012 1:44 AM

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I loved this episode and have high hopes for the series. It's like a more lighthearted version of Planetes, in a way.
Apr 2, 2012 2:48 AM

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This is GREAT. Even though nothing exciting, but put things altogether it's interesting.
I give it 7/10 for starting. Like it.
Apr 2, 2012 3:32 AM

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I don't know about how everyone else felt about this show but...hot damn - it was anime gold to me! I loved this episodes and have high hopes for the shows. I love the humor and can tell it will include a fair amount of emotions mixed in. Shiiiit, I know Im going to adore this! Oh and did I mention that Hirata doing the awkward brother's voice makes me want to squeal. :3
Apr 2, 2012 4:26 AM
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Mutta's mom sound very familiar~~ . Later when the ending song show her VA.... I found that she is actually the same person who voice Luffy from One piece as well.

Kotetsu voice always suitable for people who do great things in the end with a lousy start in the beginning .
Apr 2, 2012 4:50 AM

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It was a very good first episode!
Apr 2, 2012 5:56 AM

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Really good so far. Its really funny and I recognized Kotetsu/Sanji voice right away :P

I knew this would be good and tbh anything thats not moe nowadays its a must watch for me lol.
Apr 2, 2012 8:30 AM

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5/5
It's really GREAT !

LOL :D
Apr 2, 2012 8:36 AM
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Ekutah said:
I loved it when they showed him headbutting his boss and you could hear him saying "Zidane!", that part cracked me up.

That was my favorite part of the episode. :D

I'm on the fence for now. Will give it the 5 episodes rule and then, we shall see. :)
Apr 2, 2012 9:16 AM

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Great first episode to start things off, with some sports humor. Reminiscent of Space Cowboys, but with 30-somethings and pop references, and also expecting the show to be a bit more technical. Should appeal to anyone who's a space nerd, but also can be very educational as we join the ride to space. :)
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Apr 2, 2012 11:03 AM

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Oh god!!! I'm crying.... Finally... after the boredom of winter season, there is an anime that i think could fit me... oohhh...~~
But, why did people didn't expect this to be great when the manga is nominated for the 2nd and 3rd Manga Taisho Award and won the 56th Shogakukan Manga Award and 35th Kodansha Manga Award in the General Category.

I love love love Mutta already! He is so funny and his personality reminds me of myself a lot :P
And Hibito is a successful, good looking young man and he's not even a jerk or a smartass, in facr he actually really likable and a sweetheart!!! Wow is this type of character even exist in anime world???

But, i almost 100% sure that this anime will fail miserably in ratings and bluray sells, well otaku in japan didn't like any show with no moe in it right? no matter how good the story is and how unique the character are.... :(

Hakuromatsu said:
An impressive episode. 48 episodes is a long way to go (if that is in fact the case), but a pair of protagonists like Mutta and Hibito can make that possible.

Love the parallel to the Zidane headbutt (for those who don't know, because I don't remember it being mentioned in the episode, Zidane headbutted Materazzi because he had insulted Zidane's sister).

Forgettable OP and ED, but I love the soundtrack so far.


I also heard that Zidane headbutted Materazzi because he keep insulting Zidane's mother and religion...

hOMESTUCK said:
Crying. Crying forever.


MAL you better treat this show right. A-1, you better treat this show right.


sobs


uhuhuhuhu

Serduszko said:
A fucking lame rip-off of Moonlight mile...


What the hell? shut up
Apr 2, 2012 11:51 AM

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Manly tears were shed
Apr 2, 2012 1:16 PM
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Series is good and show a lot of promise. Look forward to the next episode. On a funny side note: If anyone looks at the rocket shown at the end of the intro, it's actually an Ares I from NASA's Constellation Program, which funny enough, is now a cancelled. Also the spaceship model shown when they were interviewing the astronauts is an obvious allusion the Orion Capsule.
Apr 2, 2012 5:32 PM
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I really liked this episode.
I think if A1 can maintain the same high level throughout the series.
Apr 2, 2012 10:36 PM

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wasnt expecting much but damn was i surprised, hopefully it remains this good

ZIDANE
Apr 3, 2012 2:57 AM
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Not really expecting much, and this episode had its moments - but still it feels kinda lukewarm. Looks like next week might get a bit spicy, so I'm hoping for that to get me hooked ;)
Apr 3, 2012 5:44 AM

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Great show XD
It reminds me of Planeter anime...Hopeful it turns as good :D
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Apr 3, 2012 7:01 AM

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Serduszko said:
A fucking lame rip-off of Moonlight mile...


What, you need a Zidane now?
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Apr 3, 2012 7:32 AM
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Really loved this episode!

Zidaneee!!!

LOL
Apr 3, 2012 7:54 AM

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That was a very promising episode.



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Apr 3, 2012 3:38 PM

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the best first episode I've ever seen!
Apr 3, 2012 7:11 PM
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As I have interned in the space agency before, it's really hard to become an astronaut.... It's one of the rarest job on Earth... right now....

Hopefully in 13 years it will be different.
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The endless debate between fans and haters. At one point, after spending a lot of time on MAL, you just realize it's totally pointless.
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On MAL, everyone who has used the lame rating system becomes a critic and an intellectual by default, haven't you heard?
Apr 4, 2012 1:41 AM

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LOL i cried when he's readin the letter...
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Apr 4, 2012 6:56 AM

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wakka9ca said:
As I have interned in the space agency before, it's really hard to become an astronaut.... It's one of the rarest job on Earth... right now....


But if he has some of the same genes as his brother, his odds will go up. Twin brothers Mark and Scott Kelly are both astronauts, for example.
Apr 4, 2012 7:12 AM

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Hekshi_Sekshi said:
hmmmmm it IS good but idk i felt kinda bored tbh
gonna watch the 2nd ep and judge
since he just got accepted
Apr 4, 2012 7:55 AM

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I didn't think I'd like it, but the first episode made me a fan. I liked it!
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Apr 4, 2012 1:58 PM
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Hakuromatsu said:
wakka9ca said:
As I have interned in the space agency before, it's really hard to become an astronaut.... It's one of the rarest job on Earth... right now....


But if he has some of the same genes as his brother, his odds will go up. Twin brothers Mark and Scott Kelly are both astronauts, for example.


Opportunity is the right word here. The gene is not that much of an issue.
bla bla bla
The endless debate between fans and haters. At one point, after spending a lot of time on MAL, you just realize it's totally pointless.
Niko-kun said:
On MAL, everyone who has used the lame rating system becomes a critic and an intellectual by default, haven't you heard?
Apr 4, 2012 3:11 PM

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I feel like garbage-
I got the same sensation with Welcome to the NHK.

5/5
Apr 5, 2012 3:30 PM

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wakka9ca said:
Hakuromatsu said:
wakka9ca said:
As I have interned in the space agency before, it's really hard to become an astronaut.... It's one of the rarest job on Earth... right now....


But if he has some of the same genes as his brother, his odds will go up. Twin brothers Mark and Scott Kelly are both astronauts, for example.


Opportunity is the right word here. The gene is not that much of an issue.


Fair enough! And you would obviously know better than me ^_^
Apr 6, 2012 4:23 AM

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Wasn't expecting much when I found this anime. Man am I glad I watched the whole first episode through.

It really has the potential to be one of/the best anime for the season.

5/5
Apr 7, 2012 2:43 AM

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I've just seen that the mother was Tanaka Mayumi O_O Never noticed this in the show xD
Btw it was a great start. I like the characters and the story seems interesting too.
Apr 7, 2012 12:37 PM
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i will keep watching this anime it looks cool from the first episode.
Apr 8, 2012 5:09 PM

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My 1st anime of the season & I got to say:A very good start.
This seinen slice of life is very interesting :).The soundtrack is very relaxing.We got Sanji's VA doing the MC,so thumbs up.
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Oh & Space Brothers is still the best anime ever,in my opinion.Even when competing with Attack on Titan.
Apr 8, 2012 6:47 PM

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Good start. A bit cliche' but I can live with it. I do hope his engineering was one of the deciding factor, that's shows a lot of intelligence.
What if the Hokey Pokey is what it is all about?

Apr 8, 2012 10:54 PM

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Have to say, I loved this.

I share so many similarities with the brothers so this anime hit it right at home with me.

5/5 ep. One of my favs this season for sure.
Apr 9, 2012 1:06 PM

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This episode was amazing, and this is definitely my favorite this season thus far. To think I almost let it slip past. It's also the only show that I found myself relating to, with Muta's field of study and the sibling and employment situations.
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